This Article is From Jul 02, 2016

India Closely Monitoring Bangladesh Hostage Crisis

India Closely Monitoring Bangladesh Hostage Crisis

Bangladesh's hostage crisis began when suspected ISIS terrorists stormed a restaurant in Dhaka's high-security Gulshan diplomatic area. (AFP Photo)

New Delhi: India is closely monitoring the Bangladesh hostage crisis even as officials in Delhi maintained that so far all Indian High Commission staffers in Dhaka were reportedly safe.

According to government sources, there were several unconfirmed reports emerging on the status of the operation by Bangladesh security forces and therefore, India was ascertaining the facts.

India is closely monitoring the situation. Reports received so far said India High Commission officials are safe, sources said.

Bangladesh's hostage crisis began when suspected ISIS terrorists stormed a restaurant in Dhaka's high-security Gulshan diplomatic area last night and held many people hostage, including foreigners.
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